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Mastering PostgreSQL Databases: From Basics to Advanced

Learn about PostgreSQL, from simple queries to advanced functions like transaction control, security, replication, and performance tuning. Explore complex data types, backups, upgrades, and migration.

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56 Lessons

3 Projects

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Hands-on experience of database administration, replication, backup, and recovery
An understanding of SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data
A working knowledge of performance tuning, security, and migration in PostgreSQL
An understanding of query performance and improvement through indexing
Familiarity with advanced features like JSON data types and GIS functionality
The ability to perform upgrade and patching of PostgreSQL databases

Learning Roadmap

56 Lessons2 Projects8 Quizzes1 Assessment

Introduction to Database Management System

Get familiar with PostgreSQL, relational databases, SQL data types, and their key features.

Introduction to the Course

Overview of Databases

Types of Databases

Relational Databases

What is PostgreSQL?

Quiz on Introduction to DBMS

SQL Basics

Unpack the core of SQL queries, data definition, manipulation commands, and query performance tuning.

Overview of SQL

Basic Data Definition Commands

Advanced Data Definition Commands to Alter Tables

Advanced Data Definition Commands to Alter Columns

Data Types in SQL

Retrieving Data from Tables

Arithmetic and Comparison Operators in SQL

Logical Operators in SQL

Data Manipulation Commands

Data Presentation

Using Indexes to Improve Query Performance

Quiz on SQL Basics

Personal Expense Tracker Database

Project

Advanced SQL

8 Lessons

Examine advanced SQL with complex data types, regex, views, procedures, triggers, sequences, and transactions.

Administration

4 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of PostgreSQL architecture, server configuration, and routine maintenance.

Security

5 Lessons

Secure PostgreSQL databases with robust authentication, role-based access control, encryption, and privilege management.

Replication

5 Lessons

Follow the process of PostgreSQL replication to enhance reliability, scalability, and high availability.

Performance Tuning

6 Lessons

Master the steps to enhance PostgreSQL performance through tuning, query optimization, and monitoring.

Designing an Online Retail Store

Project

Backup and Recovery

5 Lessons

Step through vital backup and recovery strategies for PostgreSQL database management.

Upgrade and Migration

3 Lessons

Solve challenges with upgrading and migrating PostgreSQL databases effectively and smoothly.

PostgreSQL Assessment

Assessment

10.

Appendix

2 Lessons

Work your way through PostgreSQL installation and essential commands for seamless database management.

Create a GUI Application for PostgreSQL Database

Project

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

PostgreSQL is a popular relational database management system. This course offers many features—from fundamental commands to advanced functionalities within PostgreSQL. You will learn simple queries, data definition, and data manipulation through SQL. You’ll be taught how to work with complex data types, regular expressions, views, indexing, and stored procedures. You’ll also learn about transaction control, administration, security, replication, and performance tuning. Following that, you’ll gain insight into the methods for backup, restore, and recovery. You’ll then learn about upgrading and migration from legacy systems. There’s also a mini project and a thorough assessment to enhance your learning experience and confidence. This course is an ideal choice for developers who want to upgrade their database management skills with hands-on experience. Starting from the basic concepts, this course is an excellent option for those who want to switch to the field of databases.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tarun Telang

Author of multiple books on Java, YAML, Kubernetes, Microservices and Cloud Native Development. Tarun is a Oracle Certified Java Programmer; Certified Development Consultant for Web Application Development Focus JAVA;

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